Cook

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Cook for the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. You will prepare nutritious, high quality meals for Veterans and work as part of a dedicated team.

The posted pay range is $24.45 – $28.53/hr. This federal role requires no educational substitution; candidates should have experience in food service and food safety and will join a facility committed to Veterans' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• There is no educational substitution for this.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans.
• This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The person in this position prepares nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Position Description Title/PD#: Cook / 99818S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution for this.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $24.45 – $28.53/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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